Population 7,632 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in Beechview
| Period | Beechview | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.16 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.26 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.14 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.09 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Beechview are small: just 2.09 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has edged down from 2.16 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Beechview
| Period | Beechview | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.6 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.3 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.0 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.3 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.7 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Beechview is 43.3 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.6, as it has nationally. Of Pittsburgh's 43 neighborhoods, only three are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Beechview
| Period | Beechview | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Beechview: 8.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The picture is much the same across the Pittsburgh area. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Beechview
Renters in Beechview
| Period | Beechview | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.5% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.4% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.1% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.7% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Beechview than nationally: 39.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 38.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the south. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 5.8 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Beechview
| Period | Beechview | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Beechview than nationally: 12.8%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.9 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Beechview
| Period | Beechview | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1944 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1943 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1943 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1943 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Beechview is a place of older homes: half were built before 1943, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Beechview
| Period | Beechview | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $648 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $689 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $904 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,048 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$400 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in Beechview pays $1,048 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $400 a month from 2006–10, a 62% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 25.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Beechview
Bachelor's degrees in Beechview
| Period | Beechview | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.9% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.2% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.4% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.9% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in Beechview (33.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider Pittsburgh area (39.0%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.0 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Beechview
| Period | Beechview | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.8% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.6% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.0% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.1% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Beechview is above the national rate: 94.1% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Pittsburgh area. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.3 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Beechview
| Period | Beechview | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.7%, unemployment in Beechview is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.2 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Beechview compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechview | 2.09 | 43.3 | 8.4% | 39.7% | 12.8% | 1943 | $1,048 | 33.9% | 94.1% | 4.7% |
| Banksville | 2.04 | 38.2 | 9.6% | 40.4% | 8.3% | 1958 | $1,425 | 50.8% | 97.9% | 4.3% |
| Brookline | 2.24 | 41.1 | 11.1% | 31.9% | 6.4% | 1944 | $1,325 | 38.2% | 92.6% | 8.1% |
| Mount Washington | 1.87 | 34.7 | 5.8% | 59.2% | 10.5% | 1939 | $1,435 | 54.6% | 96.9% | 6.3% |
| Knoxville | 3.16 | 33.4 | 12.1% | 44.7% | 30.6% | 1938 | $1,148 | 21.0% | 81.1% | 3.1% |
| Sunset Hills | 2.35 | 43.0 | 5.0% | 30.6% | 11.2% | 1950 | $1,448 | 62.3% | 98.7% | 2.1% |
| Westwood | 2.23 | 37.0 | 8.3% | 30.0% | 4.6% | 1951 | $1,142 | 34.0% | 89.9% | 8.2% |
| Overbrook | 2.29 | 42.4 | 10.4% | 16.1% | 10.0% | 1949 | $1,294 | 28.7% | 92.8% | 2.0% |
| Mission Hills | 2.35 | 41.3 | 8.0% | 38.6% | 7.7% | 1948 | $1,043 | 66.1% | 99.0% | 1.3% |
| Carrick | 2.14 | 42.5 | 12.3% | 40.7% | 14.0% | 1945 | $1,082 | 28.5% | 94.5% | 6.4% |
| Bluff | 2.11 | 24.7 | 7.5% | 64.4% | 28.1% | 1943 | $1,817 | 24.0% | 72.6% | 5.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Beechview. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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